A transition plan is the section of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) that outlines transition goals and services for the student. The transition plan uses information from the student’s individual needs, strengths, skills, and interests. Transition planning is used to identify and develop goals which need to be accomplished during the current school year to assist the student in meeting his post-high school goals. The transition plan also helps students to plan their high school career to take courses or involve themselves in extra curricular activities to help them explore their career interests.
High school students need guidance to transition successfully from high school to their post secondary life; concrete action steps must be taken to guide and prepare for their future and for independent living. Without this guidance, students with learning disabilities often fail or flounder in high school and beyond. Creating goals will help the student work towards an outcome instead of always being in the here and now.
How this Wiki will help you.
This Wiki is for both the student and parent. For students there is an activity to help you plan for a career such as what skills you need or the demand for this career in your community. For parents there are resources that will help you guide your student's transition planning. This page has links that cover what you should ask at an IEP meeting and what type of accommodations your student could receive in a post secondary education setting.
Here are a few resources that will help both students and parents
1. National Parent Center on Transition and Employment - on this page you will find the definition for transition planning but the most valuable information is at the bottom. Here you will find resources to help with transition planning and what you should do as part of the IEP team. Your roles as the student and parent is very important for transition planning and this site will help you feel prepared going into your next IEP meeting.
2. Dude, Where's My Transition Plan? - This is a document that helps guide transition planning. There are steps, questions to ask, and organizers to help guide your thinking. It is a great resource for parents and students to look over together.
What is Transition Planning?
information from Transition Planning for Students with IEPsA transition plan is the section of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) that outlines transition goals and services for the student. The transition plan uses information from the student’s individual needs, strengths, skills, and interests. Transition planning is used to identify and develop goals which need to be accomplished during the current school year to assist the student in meeting his post-high school goals. The transition plan also helps students to plan their high school career to take courses or involve themselves in extra curricular activities to help them explore their career interests.
Why have Transition Planning?
information from Transition Planning for Students with IEPsHigh school students need guidance to transition successfully from high school to their post secondary life; concrete action steps must be taken to guide and prepare for their future and for independent living. Without this guidance, students with learning disabilities often fail or flounder in high school and beyond. Creating goals will help the student work towards an outcome instead of always being in the here and now.
How this Wiki will help you.
This Wiki is for both the student and parent. For students there is an activity to help you plan for a career such as what skills you need or the demand for this career in your community. For parents there are resources that will help you guide your student's transition planning. This page has links that cover what you should ask at an IEP meeting and what type of accommodations your student could receive in a post secondary education setting.Here are a few resources that will help both students and parents
1. National Parent Center on Transition and Employment - on this page you will find the definition for transition planning but the most valuable information is at the bottom. Here you will find resources to help with transition planning and what you should do as part of the IEP team. Your roles as the student and parent is very important for transition planning and this site will help you feel prepared going into your next IEP meeting.
2. Dude, Where's My Transition Plan? - This is a document that helps guide transition planning. There are steps, questions to ask, and organizers to help guide your thinking. It is a great resource for parents and students to look over together.